6 Secrets About His Man Parts

Figuring out how to please a guy is easy, right? All his stuff, after all, is out there and visible—unlike yours! Not exactly. The penis happens to be a capricious beast, baffling even to its owners. Here, a list of some of the most important things guys wish women knew about their man parts.

Penis Secret #1

The average penis measures between 3.5 and 4 inches at rest. Erect, that jumps to 5 to 6 inches in length and about 4 inches around. Please note that size can be deceiving: Cold water or air, fear, anger or anxiety can induce what Seinfeld called shrinkage. Warm conditions can cause the penis to lengthen. Regardless of what's there, we hope you'll look at us with awe and wonder.

Penis Secret #2

Morning glory, morning wood: Most men experience erections in the rapid eye movement (REM) phase of sleep just before waking up. They're involuntary reflexes, but please feel free to believe we were dreaming about you.

Penis Secret #3

A healthy penis needs rest after sex. The medical term for this is the postejaculatory refractory period, and it varies from minutes to days, but while it's happening, a man can't have another erection. (It's a hormone thing.) In this situation, patience is your only option.

Penis Secret #4

The penis is not designed to be turned or twisted. You can actually break it! If this happens to your guy (during sex, most likely), remember: His screams are not Oscar-caliber acting; they signal a medical emergency. Call 911.

Penis Secret #5

You may encounter clusters of little flesh-color dots around the top rim of his penis. Don't worry: They are likely not from an STD. Penile papules, as they're called, are normal. Lumpier, cauliflower-like bumps, though, could be genital warts.

Penis Secret #6

A simple poem: If using your hands, remember the glands. (That's the head of the penis, which has the highest concentration of nerve endings.) Focus there, and the penis—and its lucky owner—will thank you.

Penis Secret #1

The average penis measures between 3.5 and 4 inches at rest. Erect, that jumps to 5 to 6 inches in length and about 4 inches around. Please note that size can be deceiving: Cold water or air, fear, anger or anxiety can induce what Seinfeld called shrinkage. Warm conditions can cause the penis to lengthen. Regardless of what's there, we hope you'll look at us with awe and wonder.